Trudeau holds emergency meeting after Trump threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an emergency meeting with provincial leaders after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico. Trump linked the tariffs to immigration and drug trafficking issues. Trudeau spoke with Trump following the announcement, aiming to ease concerns about potential economic impacts. He did not confirm if Canada would retaliate with its own tariffs, as it did during previous trade disputes. Provincial leaders expressed skepticism about Trump's claims, noting that most illegal crossings occur at the U.S.-Mexico border. They warned that a trade war could severely harm their economies, with some calling for a united response to Trump's threats.